Exhaust leak.

[StreetHawk]

Just fitted a new exhaust to my bike and there is a small leak where it is clamped onto the downpipe.. How can I get rid of this? I've tried moving the clamp up and down but whereever I do it up there is still a small leak. I put plenty of exhaust sealant around the downpipe beforehand. There was a small amount of liquid coming out of the hole aswell.. :confused:

[Needsy]

If it's only a small leak, take apart the clamp and pipes and stick some Gun Gum around the pipes where they join. Put it back together and follow the instructions on the tin.
Oh, and wipe away any excess or it goes rock hard and looks manky.

Costs a couple of quid at Halfords.:)

[kwak zzr]

mine leaked a little bit but i just left it alone, it sealed itself eventually with soot maybe:)

[fizzwheel]

You could try some builders silicone, its not as messy as exhaust gum and its easier to get off again...

[DoodleBug]

Fire Putty is the thing to use, gun gum is good for bodging silencers onto rusty cars but not much else. To seal any leak get hold of Fire Putty from Halfrauds.

[StreetHawk]

Cheers for the replies.. I've put a load of Fire Gum round the leak and gonna leave it overnight to dry. Hopefully that'll do the trick..

[ASM-Forever]

Cheers for the replies.. I've put a load of Fire Gum round the leak and gonna leave it overnight to dry. Hopefully that'll do the trick..

No wonder it was so cheap ;)

[StreetHawk]

I think it's down to my fitting rather than the exhaust! Tried to test it this morning but the bike wont start.. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Car wouldn't start on sat either.... :-(

[ASM-Forever]

Is your g/f trying to keep you at home?

:)